Billy Arnold

Born: 3/2/1851 in Middletown, CT, USA

Died: 1/18/1899 in Albany, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1872-04-26 | Final Game: 1872-05-02

Full name: Willis S. Arnold

Biography

Billy Arnold was a professional baseball player born in 1851, who had a brief career in the early days of the Major Leagues. His playing tenure spanned from April 26, 1872, to May 2, 1872, during a formative period in baseball history, characterized by the transition from the early game to more organized professional leagues. Arnold played as a position player, participating in just two games during his short stint in the league. In those two games, Arnold recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of .143. While he did not achieve significant offensive milestones, his career included one stolen base, showcasing the speed and agility that were valued in players of his era. Though his impact on the game was limited, Arnold's brief appearance in baseball's early years reflects the development of the sport and the myriad players who contributed to its evolution.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 7 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.143 0.143 0.143 0.286 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2 2 2 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 2